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Where To Stay in Bali: The Chillhouse in Canggu
Here's the third part of my four part Bali series. I apologize that it took quite some time. I've been working on on my You...
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Family Time at Citadines Salcedo
Being stuck in the city isn't all that bad when you have a place like Citadines Salcedo to get some R&R. It's located right in the business district so you can expect a lot of action to happen around. I brought my family for a staycation as a Mother's Day Weekend treat, a birthday bash for my Dad whose birthday was on May 15 and it's also Citadines Salcedo's 5th anniversary. Yup it was a triple celebration and it was the perfect venue for it.
The first thing that caught my attention when we walked into our One-bedroom deluxe was there was a welcome gift. It was a map of all my travels. I really loved how they did their research and added a personal touch. It made me feel so welcomed and at home.
Their rooms are very spacious. My brother and I stayed in one room while my parents stayed in another but honestly, the room was so big that the four of us could've stayed in one and still have more than enough space to roam around. Each One-bedroom deluxe has its own living room, kitchen, dining table, and a gigantic bathroom. It's normally priced at Php7500 but because it's their anniversary, it's now only Php5500 on weekdays and Php6752.15 on weekends. Their studio apartments are on promo too. From Php7000, it's only Php5000.
There are a lot of activities to do around the area. The best thing to do (in my opinion) is to eat! You can find so many restaurants depending on what you're craving for. My personal favorites are Blackbird (European), Mendokoro Rambenba (Japanese) and Toby's Estate (Coffee/ Dessert). You can also go to the Salcedo Market which is every Saturday. They serve homemade food, fresh produce and sell random local finds. If you're willing to go a little further, there are a lot of malls just 15 minutes away from the hotel. You can watch a movie, shop or eat again.
We decided to just enjoy the hotels' facilities instead of heading out. There's a pool and a gym located on the 9th floor which the view of the city.
If you get hungry, just go to the lobby and you'll find The Frying Pan. They serve all kinds of Asian dishes like Mee Goreng, Porchetta, and Chicken Insasal.
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| Frutti di Mare |
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| Chocolate Fudge for Dessert |
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| Thank you for your hospitality! |
Citadines Salcedo
Address: Salcedo Village, 148 Valero Street, Makati, 1227 Metro Manila
Contact Number: (02) 863 9888
Email Address: enquiry.manila@the-ascott.com
Website: https://www.citadines.com/en/philippines/manila/citadines-salcedo-makati
Being stuck in the city isn't all that bad when you have a place like Citadines Salcedo to get some R&R. It's located right in the business district so you can expect a lot of action to happen around. I brought my family for a staycation as a Mother's Day Weekend treat, a birthday bash for my Dad whose birthday was on May 15 and it's also Citadines Salcedo's 5th anniversary. Yup it was a triple celebration and it was the perfect venue for it.
The first thing that caught my attention when we walked into our One-bedroom deluxe was there was a welcome gift. It was a map of all my travels. I really loved how they did their research and added a personal touch. It made me feel so welcomed and at home.
Their rooms are very spacious. My brother and I stayed in one room while my parents stayed in another but honestly, the room was so big that the four of us could've stayed in one and still have more than enough space to roam around. Each One-bedroom deluxe has its own living room, kitchen, dining table, and a gigantic bathroom. It's normally priced at Php7500 but because it's their anniversary, it's now only Php5500 on weekdays and Php6752.15 on weekends. Their studio apartments are on promo too. From Php7000, it's only Php5000.
There are a lot of activities to do around the area. The best thing to do (in my opinion) is to eat! You can find so many restaurants depending on what you're craving for. My personal favorites are Blackbird (European), Mendokoro Rambenba (Japanese) and Toby's Estate (Coffee/ Dessert). You can also go to the Salcedo Market which is every Saturday. They serve homemade food, fresh produce and sell random local finds. If you're willing to go a little further, there are a lot of malls just 15 minutes away from the hotel. You can watch a movie, shop or eat again.
We decided to just enjoy the hotels' facilities instead of heading out. There's a pool and a gym located on the 9th floor which the view of the city.
If you get hungry, just go to the lobby and you'll find The Frying Pan. They serve all kinds of Asian dishes like Mee Goreng, Porchetta, and Chicken Insasal.
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| Frutti di Mare |
|
| Chocolate Fudge for Dessert |
|
| Thank you for your hospitality! |
Citadines Salcedo
Address: Salcedo Village, 148 Valero Street, Makati, 1227 Metro Manila
Contact Number: (02) 863 9888
Email Address: enquiry.manila@the-ascott.com
Website: https://www.citadines.com/en/philippines/manila/citadines-salcedo-makati
The Last Three Months + Review of Mecha Uma
Everyone's been so engrossed with Instagram that we've forgotten about other mediums such as writing. I'm guilty of this. I always say how much I love writing yet I don't do anything about it. So here's to being more proactive. It's been quite a while since I've written here, as in really expressed emotions. Enough about travel itineraries, sponsored posts and outfits, I'm going to update with what's really going on with my life. (Even if you never asked!)
1. I'm 26 years old!
I turned 26 last April 5. I didn't throw a big party or anything. Jacob and I just had a 10-course dinner in Mecha Uma. We've been wanting to eat there since last year but we wanted to reserve it for a special occasion since it wasn't cheap. It's Php5,000 per head for their omakase. You also have the option to order ala carte but we chose omakase because it reminded us of our trip to Tokyo last year. Omakase is when the chef chooses what to serve you. There's no menu to choose from. I would recommend this for those of you who love Japanese food with a twist. It was worth every peso.
Here are the dishes:
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| 1st Dish: Crispy Taco with Soft Boiled Egg What a powerful first dish. I savored every bite. |
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| 2nd Dish: Wagyu Cheek Just as tender as the wagyu in Tokyo. It melts in your mouth. |
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| Fried Oyster and Black Cod Fish |
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| The main course which was DELICIOUS! |
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| Crab Stick |
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| Matsusaka Gyu |
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| Showing off my salmon tarte |
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| Finalé |
My Thoughts: I'm not adventurous when it comes to seafood. I really don't like it when there's a fishy after taste or some just taste too strong for my palette. I always just order what I'm familiar with i.e. shrimp, scallops, or oysters. Uni is probably the most daring thing I order already (which isn't even intense) In Tokyo when we had omakase, there were a lot of dishes I skipped out on and just gave to Jacob to eat. My stomach can't handle so many raw dishes in one sitting but I loved our experience in Mecha Uma because it wasn't overpowering at all. Yes there were some dishes that I wouldn't consider eating on my own (like that big piece of raw squid) but since there was a balance of raw and fried dishes, it made an amazing experience. I wouldn't mind saving up and going back to eat there. They switch it up regularly so you never know what to expect.
MECHA UMA
G/F RCBC Savings Bank Corporate Center,
25th Streets, cor. 6th and 7th Avenue,
Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, Philippines
Telephone: +632 801-2770
Mobile: +63 917 544-3226
G/F RCBC Savings Bank Corporate Center,
25th Streets, cor. 6th and 7th Avenue,
Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, Philippines
Telephone: +632 801-2770
Mobile: +63 917 544-3226
2. I just got back from a 3-week trip to Europe with Jacob. This was the longest trip we've ever gone on. It was Jacob's first time in Europe so we made sure to make it a trip to remember! I'll share in details in my next blog posts.
3. My phone and wallet got stolen in our said trip which is also why I haven't been active on social media. I've been busy doing errands i.e. bank, paying bills, and trying to get back all the content I lost that was in my phone.
4. Aside from my Eurotrip, I've been travelling more. I recently went to Boracay, Balesin, and Hong Kong too!
5. I've been focusing more on strength training and less cardio. I do one-on-one training with Coach Gerard and barre classes at Physique 57. My schedule every week is MWF in Physique57 and TS with Coach Gerard. Thursdays and Sundays are usually my rest days.
6. I'm still in love with my animals. Bunny is now 8 years old and Blue is 2 years old.
7. I've been trying to work on my YouTube channel but it's been tough. Writing has always been my preference but the trend now is to transition into videos which I suck at. I'm still awkward talking in front of the camera but I really want to learn and improve so I will keep trying. Wish me luck!
P.S. Shameless plug but you can SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube Channel here.
8. I'm writing this at 2AM because I'm still get jet lagged. My body clock has been pretty messed up. I get a headache in the morning because I lack sleep but when I try to go to bed early, I end up falling asleep for a couple of hours then wake up in the middle of the night.
Enough about me. Next blog post will be back to business!
Everyone's been so engrossed with Instagram that we've forgotten about other mediums such as writing. I'm guilty of this. I always say how much I love writing yet I don't do anything about it. So here's to being more proactive. It's been quite a while since I've written here, as in really expressed emotions. Enough about travel itineraries, sponsored posts and outfits, I'm going to update with what's really going on with my life. (Even if you never asked!)
1. I'm 26 years old!
I turned 26 last April 5. I didn't throw a big party or anything. Jacob and I just had a 10-course dinner in Mecha Uma. We've been wanting to eat there since last year but we wanted to reserve it for a special occasion since it wasn't cheap. It's Php5,000 per head for their omakase. You also have the option to order ala carte but we chose omakase because it reminded us of our trip to Tokyo last year. Omakase is when the chef chooses what to serve you. There's no menu to choose from. I would recommend this for those of you who love Japanese food with a twist. It was worth every peso.
Here are the dishes:
|
| 1st Dish: Crispy Taco with Soft Boiled Egg What a powerful first dish. I savored every bite. |
|
| 2nd Dish: Wagyu Cheek Just as tender as the wagyu in Tokyo. It melts in your mouth. |
|
| Fried Oyster and Black Cod Fish |
|
| The main course which was DELICIOUS! |
|
| Crab Stick |
|
| Matsusaka Gyu |
|
| Showing off my salmon tarte |
| ||
| Finalé |
My Thoughts: I'm not adventurous when it comes to seafood. I really don't like it when there's a fishy after taste or some just taste too strong for my palette. I always just order what I'm familiar with i.e. shrimp, scallops, or oysters. Uni is probably the most daring thing I order already (which isn't even intense) In Tokyo when we had omakase, there were a lot of dishes I skipped out on and just gave to Jacob to eat. My stomach can't handle so many raw dishes in one sitting but I loved our experience in Mecha Uma because it wasn't overpowering at all. Yes there were some dishes that I wouldn't consider eating on my own (like that big piece of raw squid) but since there was a balance of raw and fried dishes, it made an amazing experience. I wouldn't mind saving up and going back to eat there. They switch it up regularly so you never know what to expect.
MECHA UMA
G/F RCBC Savings Bank Corporate Center,
25th Streets, cor. 6th and 7th Avenue,
Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, Philippines
Telephone: +632 801-2770
Mobile: +63 917 544-3226
G/F RCBC Savings Bank Corporate Center,
25th Streets, cor. 6th and 7th Avenue,
Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, Philippines
Telephone: +632 801-2770
Mobile: +63 917 544-3226
2. I just got back from a 3-week trip to Europe with Jacob. This was the longest trip we've ever gone on. It was Jacob's first time in Europe so we made sure to make it a trip to remember! I'll share in details in my next blog posts.
3. My phone and wallet got stolen in our said trip which is also why I haven't been active on social media. I've been busy doing errands i.e. bank, paying bills, and trying to get back all the content I lost that was in my phone.
4. Aside from my Eurotrip, I've been travelling more. I recently went to Boracay, Balesin, and Hong Kong too!
5. I've been focusing more on strength training and less cardio. I do one-on-one training with Coach Gerard and barre classes at Physique 57. My schedule every week is MWF in Physique57 and TS with Coach Gerard. Thursdays and Sundays are usually my rest days.
6. I'm still in love with my animals. Bunny is now 8 years old and Blue is 2 years old.
7. I've been trying to work on my YouTube channel but it's been tough. Writing has always been my preference but the trend now is to transition into videos which I suck at. I'm still awkward talking in front of the camera but I really want to learn and improve so I will keep trying. Wish me luck!
P.S. Shameless plug but you can SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube Channel here.
8. I'm writing this at 2AM because I'm still get jet lagged. My body clock has been pretty messed up. I get a headache in the morning because I lack sleep but when I try to go to bed early, I end up falling asleep for a couple of hours then wake up in the middle of the night.
Enough about me. Next blog post will be back to business!
Are you a Busy Bee? Book this cleaning service!
According to Urban Dictionary, adulting is to carry out one or more duties and responsibilities expected of a fully developed individual. Some examples are: making a to do list, paying for insurance, packing lunch, taking multivitamins, laundry, doing the dishes, and the list goes on. Sometimes it gets hard to get everything done on your own. Thankfully, there are apps and services you can book online to help you tick off chores.
I've been looking for a cleaning service to help tidy up my condo. I just searched through Instagram and found Busy Bee Cleaning. They offer services such as deep house cleaning, deep dry cleaning, and deep shampooing. Deep cleaning is the process of extensively cleaning the entire place from the bathroom, bedroom, kitchen, living room, and balcony then they top if off with air purification of a scent of your choice. Let me walk you through the process.
Busy Bee sent over three happy helpers to clean my place. They each took care of one area. (Bathroom Bedroom, and Kitchen/ Living Room/ Balcony)
Bedroom
According to Urban Dictionary, adulting is to carry out one or more duties and responsibilities expected of a fully developed individual. Some examples are: making a to do list, paying for insurance, packing lunch, taking multivitamins, laundry, doing the dishes, and the list goes on. Sometimes it gets hard to get everything done on your own. Thankfully, there are apps and services you can book online to help you tick off chores.
I've been looking for a cleaning service to help tidy up my condo. I just searched through Instagram and found Busy Bee Cleaning. They offer services such as deep house cleaning, deep dry cleaning, and deep shampooing. Deep cleaning is the process of extensively cleaning the entire place from the bathroom, bedroom, kitchen, living room, and balcony then they top if off with air purification of a scent of your choice. Let me walk you through the process.
Busy Bee sent over three happy helpers to clean my place. They each took care of one area. (Bathroom Bedroom, and Kitchen/ Living Room/ Balcony)
Bedroom
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